Apply it to Biography:
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Show how a person’s life and context shaped their actions
Common forms: Historical figure, scientist, artist, community leader
Typical structure: Introduction → selected life stages → achievements or turning points → legacy
Language features: Past tense; dates; third person; action and thinking verbs
Tone and register: Respectful and factual; represent uncertainty and sources honestly.
Teaching guidance
Choose events that explain influence or change; do not turn the piece into a list of dates.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Show how a person’s life and context shaped their actions.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.